Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

We offer a wide array of high-performance, pressure sensitive adhesives under our trusted brands Covinax, Micronax and Acrynax. With decades of innovation and a commitment to customization, we offer lasting adhesive solutions tailored to your needs.

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R&D

Innovation for Today, Tomorrow, and the Future

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Phase 1

Discovery

We gain a deep understanding of the processing and end application performance requirements.

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Phase 2

Development

We produce our products in our on-site R&D facilities, test, and gather feedback for superior quality.

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Phase 3

Optimization

We hone in on the product enhancements that will optimize for manufacturing efficiencies and exceptional performance.

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Phase 4

Launch

We bring our new products to market, partnering with customers every step of the way for the best possible experience and outcomes.

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Our Approach

Our R&D process is driven by what our customers need today—and will want tomorrow. This long-term thinking forms the strong foundation of our customer relationships.

Product Lines

Performance Without Compromise

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers' trusted product lines for the pressure sensitive market provide high performance across a diverse range of applications.

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Covinax

Water-based emulsion polymers and formulated pressure sensitive adhesives.

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Micronax

Microspheres for repositionable and removable applications.

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Acrynax

100% Solids, Solvent-Free Specialty Hot Melt Adhesives

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Markets

Customization Options

We cater to the needs of the labels, tapes, graphics, and protective films markets. Across our product lines we manipulate performance by varying degrees of peel, tack and shear, so each product is developed for market-specific applications.

Application Performance

Meeting a Wide Range of Needs

We understand that every application is unique, and that’s why our adhesive and coating solutions are tailored to meet specific needs. Standing behind each product is a team of experts prepared to help every step of the way.

Our superior products are ready to tackle a wide range of challenges, working across demanding performance requirements.

Applications

Freezer Grade
Freezer Grade
Low Temp
Low Temp
All Temp
All Temp
High Temp
High Temp
High Tack
High Tack
Ultra Removable
Ultra Removable
Removable
Removable
General Purpose
General Purpose
Permanent
Permanent

More information is available about our complete product offerings. Our experts can recommend specific solutions for your needs.

Sustainability

Our Commitment To Sustainable Development

At the heart of our product development processes is the desire to create exceptional products without compromising what’s good for our planet.  We use environmentally-responsible and sustainable manufacturing practices to meet the highest performance standards while addressing environmental concerns within our industry and beyond.

Working to Reduce VOC Emissions

Developing new adhesives with lower volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions to improve air quality and reduce carbon footprint.

Increasing Energy Efficiency

Optimizing our production processes and batch sequencing to best optimize our energy usage. Working to understand our energy position and potential resources available to look at renewable energy.

Resource Optimization

Learning how to utilize renewable resources and recycled materials in our supply chain wherever possible without compromise to the product's overall performance.

Developing Renewable and Biodegradable Options

Focusing our new product development on products that meet ASTM standards for converters needing new standards for their products such as repulpable, recyclable, biodegradable or compostable.

Reach out to our knowledgeable team for help meeting specific sustainability or efficiency targets.